Ponca S Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Ponca S Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 78 ft (taller than 99.5% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | NE02672 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ponca S Park Dam?
Ponca S Park Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ponca S Park Dam?
Ponca S Park Dam is owned by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ponca S Park Dam built?
Ponca S Park Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ponca S Park Dam?
Ponca S Park Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ponca S Park Dam?
Ponca S Park Dam has a dam height of 78 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ponca S Park Dam last inspected?
Ponca S Park Dam was last inspected on April 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.